The Luke Challenge
Every year ends the same: I scramble to finish my yearly projects. This year is no different, and several weeks ago I realized that I needed to do extra Scripture reading. At my current rate, I wasn’t going to complete…
The Key to Genuine Thankfulness
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is behind us, let me ask you a tough question. Were you thankful on Thanksgiving Day? More importantly, Are you still thankful today? We could divide the people of the world into three groups, based…
Comforting Words: God’s Lovely Gift
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to contribute this article to the 5th issue of the Bible Bee Alumni e-newsletter. Thank you, Brittany S., for this opportunity! My family has been involved in the National Bible Bee for a number…
Thy Hands From Egypt Brought a Goodly Vine
A beautiful paraphrase of Psalm 80:8-19 – 8 Thy hands from Egypt brought a goodly vine, And planted fair in fertile Palestine – 9 Clear’d for its grasping roots th’ unpeopled land, And gave it high to rise,…
Let the Games Begin!
The swimmers ready themselves. The tension mounts. And in a moment…they’re off! With startling speed, the race begins. For agonizing moments, the competitors give everything, straining their muscles and their endurance. Finally, they near the finish line…it’s nearly a tie…so…
Evidence for the Bible
ENCOMPASS Evidence that God is the author of the Bible Matt McGinnis & Daniel Pentimone “Is God really the author of the Bible?” “Why are Christians so insistent that the Bible is special?” If you are wondering about questions like…
John’s Message and the Professor
Using God’s Light to Reveal our Spiritual Condition In 2 Corinthians 13:5 Paul wrote, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” Paul was concerned that Christians should not be apathetic about their spiritual condition; they…
The Christian Soldier’s Creed
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; It is God that…
Six Reasons to Interpret Canticles Allegorically
The Canticles, or Song of Solomon, is often overlooked. Sometimes it is difficult to draw spiritual lessons from a book that focuses so much on apparently human love. Here are six reasons to view the book less as a description…
The Importance of Art in a Biblical Worldview
Today I am excited to have a guest post from my sister, Amy. With her interest in art and creativity, she has a great perspective on the importance of art in a Biblical worldview. Be sure to check out her…
